Typical Lodge Stays
Travel Day
Upon arrival to the lodge, introduce yourself to the Hut Master who will help you choose a room/bed and sets up your space. Most visitors stay up for a while in the living room, waiting for friends to arrive and getting acquainted with new ones. Then it's a good night's sleep before a great day on the mountain.
Ski Days
If you went to bed early, you might be surprised to see how many people showed up overnight! Some weeks/weekends have a dozen people, some have three dozen. At breakfast, the Hut Master will outline the weekend, sort out who's going skiing where, in whose car, who needs to rent skis or snowboards locally, etc. You'll also learn what household task you've been assigned to (doing some of the chores ourselves helps us keep costs down and helps everyone get to know each other even better). And of course, there's the breakfast itself, which varies from day to day, weekend to weekend.
Some people ski or snowboard at Sugarbush or Bolton Valley, some go to Mad River Glen (no snowboarding here), others venture further to Stowe or do one day of each. Conditions permitting, a few people go cross-country skiing. We’ve even had people skip the mountains and head to Burlington for a day of shopping! One thing is for sure, you always have plenty of options. Do we need to tell you what a day on the slopes is like? Well, if you've skied New England before, you know we can't possibly predict everything. And if you're new to it, let the Hut Master know. Club members pride themselves in getting new skiers and boarders acquainted with the local recreational facilities.
After skiing, and maybe a little recreational shopping in the village, we all trickle back to the lodge where the fireplace is waiting. Some might elect to put together après-ski treats and tell of their skiing adventures. Pull up a chair to read, play pool or foosball, take a walk, enjoy the sauna, whatever. Meanwhile, some of us are ready for a well-deserved nap after a day of turns. Depending on what the group decides, some may head into town together for dinner, or you could be enjoying a home cooked meal at the lodge. After dinner, feel free to retire to your room, head downstairs for more pool, or stay up and dance the night away!
Last day of skiing/riding
When it’s time to head home, everyone does a quick clean up before they head out for the day. The Hut Master will help you with any questions you have about your assigned job and everyone pitches in to make sure the lodge is ready for the next weekend. See the "Lodge Departure Checklist" for details on what needs to be done before heading out. If there was a group dinner that needs to be paid for, this is your chance to make sure you pay for any food or drinks you shared in. Pack up a lunch, mark yourself checked out, and have safe travels.